Francis Roland Collins, age 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 23, 2020, surrounded by his loving family in Corpus Christi, where he had lived for 55 years.
Alma Minshew, age 88, of Gatesville, passed away quietly at her home with her family near on Dec. 26, 2020. A memorial graveside service will be held at a later date.
Carrie Lee Gilliam Key of Oglesby, passed from this world on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. She was loved fiercely by her family and will be greatly missed.
Denny passed away on December 13, 2020, at Fremont Methodist Hospital. He was born July 16, 1944, in Omaha, NE and was the 9th of 10 children born to John Jacob “Banty” Verbeek and Hazel Belle Nelson of Fremont, NE. He lived in Hooper where he attended the Hooper School. He was an active member of the Cub Scouts and the Methodist Church. During his 5th grade year, the family moved to Fremont, NE. While growing up in Fremont he attended Washington Elementary School. During 5th and 6th grade he was active in the Baseball Cookie League. While attending Fremont Junior and Senior High he lettered in track and wrestling. During this time held his first non-seasonal job at John Battiato Shoe Repair. In 1962, Denny graduated from Fremont Senior High.
Richard Howard Dunahoo of Gatesville was made whole, and went to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, at the age of 68 after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family at home.
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